Spend Easter in Provence!

4 days to discover Nmes and the

surrounding area from 3rd to 6th April
2!"!
Provence is one of the most beautiful
and picturesque regions in France. The
area is renowned for its warm climate
and unrivalled quality of life. The
blend of culture, gastronomy and
exquisite landscapes makes Provence
the perfect setting for a four-day trip.
#ay ! $ %riday 3 April& Arrival in Nmes
!!'3am& Arrival at (arseille)Provence airport departure from !anchester at
".""am with #$!%&ir France'
(t is a )*-minute drive from the airport to +,mes in a comfortable )-seater
air-conditioned vehicle.
!'3pm& *ourmet lunch in !artigues
-n the way to +,mes, you will have lunch in a typical Proven.al restaurant
where you will taste freshly-caught /sh and%or a variety of other local and
traditional dishes. This unique culinary experience will be enriched by the
beautiful view overlooking the !editerranean 0ea.
3'3pm $ 4'3pm& +isit to ,ine)ma-ing cooperative La Venise Provenale in
!artigues
This wine-making cooperative produces the Appellation d'Origine Protge
des Cteaux d'Aix en Provence. The visit will take the form of a tour which
will be led by a knowledgeable member of sta1. 2ou will then be introduced
to the locally produced wines and the tour will culminate in a wine and grape
3uice tasting session.
6pm& Arrival at your hotel in +,mes
#ay 2 $ Saturday 4 April& #iscovering Nmes
!am)!2'3pm& 4uided tour of +,mes
&fter breakfast, we will venture into the centre of the historic 5oman town of
+,mes to observe the architecture, which dates back 6*** years. The
highlights of this visit will be the 5oman &renas, the Tour !agne and the
!aison 7arr8e, all of which are situated in the middle of the city.
Spend Easter in Provence!
4 days to discover Nmes and the
surrounding area from 3rd to 6th April
2!"!

3'pm)4'pm& +isit to the cellar 7ave des 4rands 4r9s :eauvoisin' and
wine tasting
This winery was founded in ;)6< at the heart of the 7osti9res de +,mes area.
=uring our visit, we will become acquainted with the beverage :elvedim>s, which
acquired its name from a neighbouring village :eauvoisin' in the ;6th century.
2ou will taste some nice, light and fruity wines, which are most refreshing during
the hot summer months.
#ay 3 $ Sunday " April& %rench gastronomy coupled
.ith /oman history
0am)!2pm& 1oo-ery class with 7hef 78dric :ernard
For those who like to cook and more importantly to eat, this day will get o1 to the
perfect start. ?nder the tutelage of 78dric :ernard, you will have the opportunity
to prepare your own French @aster lunch in a professional and festive
environment. &t the end of the session, you can en3oy the fruit of your e1orts in a
friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
2'3pm)4'pm& *uided tour of the (as de 2ourelles cellar, followed by a
wine tasting
This will be an event of exceptional interest as the techniques, storage facilities
and bottles used at the !as de Tourelle are the same as those employed by the
5omans thousands of years ago. 2ou will even be able to observe some 5oman
wine-related remains that were unearthed on the site during excavations. &s a
result, this visit is a must on the Proven.al to-do listA the wine has a remarkably
distinctive taste and the atmosphere of the cellar is very di1erent to that of other
Spend Easter in Provence!
4 days to discover Nmes and the
surrounding area from 3rd to 6th April
2!"!
wineries.
Spend Easter in Provence!
4 days to discover Nmes and the
surrounding area from 3rd to 6th April
2!"!
"'3pm& Sunset on the Pont du *ard
This is the biggest 5oman construction outside of (taly, and a sunset over such a
splendid feat of engineering will be the perfect climax to our 5oman-themed
afternoon. The sunset will provide a stunning backdrop to the site, allowing you to
fully absorb the atmospheric tranquillity of the beautiful landscape.
#ay 4 $ (onday 6 April& 3ac- to (anchester via the
1amargue
0am& 1hec-)out from the hotel
!'3am)!2'3pm& +isit of the Salins d4Aigues)(ortes salt production site'
The 0alins d>&igues-!ortes is a unique wetland area located within a carefully
preserved ecosystem of exceptional biodiversity. & miniature train will take you on
an hour-long 3ourney around the 0alt !arshes, where you will discover how the
salt is made and why the seawater is pink in colour before the harvest. The train
will stop o1 at the 0alt !useum, which contains information on the salt-working
profession, the tools of the trade and much more.
!pm& 1armargian gourmet lunch in &rles
-ur /nal meal will be composed of 7amargian specialities and locally-produced
ingredients. (t will be a friendly and convivial environment in which to bid Badieu>
to ProvenceC
6pm& #eparture to !anchester with #$!%&irFrance' - arrive in !anchester at
).D"pm
Spend Easter in Provence!
4 days to discover Nmes and the
surrounding area from 3rd to 6th April
2!"!
Pric e5person&
6 4!0 7dou8le room9 ) 6 460 7single room9
2 h e s t a y in cl ud e s&
& teacher from the &F de !anchester who will help you to practise
French for the duration of the stay.
Transport within France fuel and toll charges included'.
D nights of accommodation in a DE hotel breakfast included'.
6 traditional lunches.
D wine tastings.
& visit to a cooperative winery and 6 traditional cellars.
& guided tour of +,mes.
& cookery course including lunch.
& visit to a traditional saltworks.
2 h e s t a y d o e s n o t in cl u d e &
5eturn tickets to and from !arseille-Provence &irport.
$unches and dinners which are not speci/ed in the programme.
&ll other activities not mentioned in the programme.
1onditions&
5egistration deadline is ;F%;6%6*;GH
There must be a minimum of I participants for the trip to take placeH
The maximum number of participants is <H
Fees must be paid on registration to secure the placeH
Fees will be refunded if the minimum number of participants has not
been reached by ;F%;6%6*;GH
Fees are not refundable under any circumstances once the trip has
been con/rmedH
Flights should only be reserved once the trip has been con/rmed. The
&F de !anchester is not responsible for the Jight arrangements of
participantsH
@ach participant should ensure that his%her passport is valid and up to
dateH
(f a participant books any other Jight than those mentioned in the
programme, it will be his%her responsibility to arrange transport to 3oin
the groupH
Participants must be covered by their own insurance. The &F de
!anchester will not be responsible for any incident or loss that occurs
Spend Easter in Provence!
4 days to discover Nmes and the
surrounding area from 3rd to 6th April
2!"!
during the tripH
Please be aware that this trip is not open to anyone below the age of
;< due to the wine tasting activities.